After a year of work, the controversial Short Term Rental (STR) Committee in Wimberley will conclude its services after city leaders Aug. 1 voted 3-2 to deny a one-year extension and workshop. Council members Gary Barchfeld and Craig Fore both cast dissenting votes. Conceived in August 2018, the com...

A grueling two-hour debate on the future of short term rentals (STRs) in Wimberley ended in a diplomatic victory for proponents and critics alike. It now sets the stage for Wimberley’s city council to consider a new STR ordinance with caveats.  On April 12, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommend...

As the battle over the fate of short-term rentals (STR) in Wimberley continues to rage, a recommended ordinance change has some owners worried about the future of their businesses. Part of the recommended ordinance change would require STR owners to reapply for their CUP every year, in conjunction w...